Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what sort of tumour is found in prostate cancer
A
malignant tumour
2
Q
where does a prostate tumour originate from
A
glandular tissue
3
Q
who commonly presents with prostate cancer
A
older men
commonly black men
4
Q
how is prostate cancer graded
A
gleason score
5
Q
what is the most common type of prostate cancer
A
adenocarcinoma
6
Q
aetiology
A
high fat diet
FHx
7
Q
how does prostate cancer present
A
symptoms of urethra compression such as urinary frequency and hesitancy, nocturia and dysuria
8
Q
what features of seen on bloods with prostate cancer
A
high PSA
9
Q
what is felt with an PR exam
A
nodular prostate
10
Q
what is the initial investigation for prostate cancer
A
PSA (raised)
11
Q
what confirms diagnosis in prostate cancer
A
trans rectal ultrasound needle biopsy
